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Ed Sheeran's Shocking UK Exit Announcement Sparks Global Frenzy Before Swift Clarification

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Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye
Ed Sheeran's Shocking UK Exit Announcement Sparks Global Frenzy Before Swift Clarification

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeranrecently revealed his plans to move to the United Stateswith his family. The announcement, made during an interview on The 2 Johnnies podcast, detailed his intention to relocate from Suffolk with his wife, Cherry Seaborn,and their two daughters, Lyra, five, and Jupiter, three. Sheeran explained that the move was necessitated by an upcoming tour, stating he couldn't "dip in and out" with his family and therefore would be "going and settling there" for the duration.

Despite the move, Sheeran will retain his sprawling £3.7 million estate in Suffolk, affectionately dubbed "Sheeranville." This impressive property, acquired in parts since 2012, boasts a gym, pool, a two-storey treehouse, a separate bungalow, and even its own pub. The artist also disclosed building a second private pub at his studio, highlighting his desire for private spaces where he and friends can relax without concerns of public scrutiny or social media.

The relocation will, however, impact his ability to attend matches for his beloved Ipswich Town football club, where he holds a 1.4 percent stake and serves as a shirt sponsor. He expressed regret at missing most games this season due to his new base in the States.

Ed Sheeran quits the UK and admits the major thing he'll miss about England  - The Mirror

Photo Credit: The Mirror

Sheeran had previously voiced an ambition to transition into country music, with Nashville identified as his "end goal" city in the States. However, it was not confirmed whether Nashville would be his specific destination for this current relocation. Early reports and fan speculation suggested a permanent departure from the UK.

Following widespread media coverage, Ed Sheeran took to Instagram Stories to clarify the situation, emphasizing that his move to America is strictly **temporary**. He explicitly stated, "I’m not moving, I’m going on tour with my family and relocating to the continent I’m touring on, don’t wanna commute from London to San Diego obvz." He further dispelled rumors that the move was driven by tax purposes, writing, "Also this isn’t a tax thing, it’s USA not UAE. [I’ll] always pay tax in uk coz that’s where I live." At the time of this clarification, Sheeran was planning his Loop Tour through Europe and Australia, with no North American dates announced for his new album, *Play*, which was released on September 12.

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